What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ingredient Buyer | Food Manufacturing position at Rosina Food Products, Inc.?
Job Details
Description
📍 Cheektowaga, NY | 💵 $55,000 – $62,000 annually | 🕑 Full-Time | On-site
About Us
Rosina Food Products, Inc. is a family-owned company with over 60 years of tradition, delivering high-quality frozen specialty food products. We are proud of our values-driven culture, where innovation, collaboration, and integrity fuel our success. Join a team where your expertise directly supports our growing operations and makes an impact every day.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Ingredient Buyer to join our Procurement & Operations team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring we have the right raw materials, at the right time, to support efficient manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to build strong supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and contribute to cost savings initiatives.
What You’ll Do
If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and enjoy building lasting partnerships with vendors, we want to hear from you.
Description
📍 Cheektowaga, NY | 💵 $55,000 – $62,000 annually | 🕑 Full-Time | On-site
About Us
Rosina Food Products, Inc. is a family-owned company with over 60 years of tradition, delivering high-quality frozen specialty food products. We are proud of our values-driven culture, where innovation, collaboration, and integrity fuel our success. Join a team where your expertise directly supports our growing operations and makes an impact every day.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Ingredient Buyer to join our Procurement & Operations team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring we have the right raw materials, at the right time, to support efficient manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to build strong supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and contribute to cost savings initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor raw material inventory levels and place timely purchase orders to support production.
- Partner with suppliers to ensure accurate pricing, specifications, lead times, and service levels.
- Source and evaluate new raw materials and vendors as needed, including annual bid processes.
- Coordinate with production and other departments to align inventory needs with operational goals.
- Execute purchase contracts, manage vendor communications, and resolve service issues.
- Analyze market trends to anticipate pricing fluctuations and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide coverage for other buyers as needed to ensure seamless procurement operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (preferred).
- 2-4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience (preferred). ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in food manufacturing or knowledge of food labeling laws is a plus.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive salary: $55,000 – $62,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match)
- Career growth opportunities in a stable, family-owned business
- Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation
- Employee product discounts
If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and enjoy building lasting partnerships with vendors, we want to hear from you.
Salary : $55,000 - $62,000
